I adapted my much loved Mocha Crinkles into Peppermint Mochas, inspired by Starbucks’ drink and Panera cookies. I thought they turned out beautifully, and hope that the bloggers I shared them with enjoyed the cookies. The only problem is that those bloggers have NO idea what the cookies are. See, I was so worried about the packaging and shipping, I completely forgot to tell my recipients what kind of cookies they were getting! So, ladies, I’m sorry!

Peppermint Mocha Crinkles

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup sour cream

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsps instant espresso powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Beat brown sugar and oil in medium bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Set aside.